At What Distance Is Qasr Prayer Performed?

Hazrat Abu Saeed narrates that when the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) traveled a distance of one farsakh, he would shorten the prayer.

Hazrat Nazzal narrates that Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) went to the place of Nakhila and there he performed two rak'ahs each for Zuhr and Asr prayers. Then he returned the same day and said, "I wanted to teach you the Sunnah of your Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)."

Hazrat Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) performed four rak‘ahs of Zuhr prayer in Madinah and offered two rak‘ahs of Asr prayer at Dhu’l-Hulayfah.

Hazrat Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that I offered four rak‘ahs of Zuhr prayer with the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) in Madinah, and performed two rak‘ahs of ‘Asr prayer at Dhu’l-Hulayfah.

Hazrat Aamir narrates that when the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) set out with the intention of travel, he would shorten the prayer at Dhu’l-Hulaifah.

Ibrahim states that Hazrat Hudhaifa (may Allah be pleased with him) used to perform two rak'ahs between Kufa and Mada'in.

Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) said that the prayer will be shortened for a journey of one day's distance.

Hazrat Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) said that the prayer will be shortened at a distance of three miles.

Hazrat Masrooq used to shorten the prayer (Qasr) when traveling to Wasit.

Hazrat Abu Wa'il says that I set out towards the place of Silsilah with Hazrat Masruq. He shortened the prayer on the way; he stayed there for two years and continued to shorten the prayer there as well, and on the return journey he also kept shortening the prayer until, upon returning, he began to offer the full prayer.

Hazrat Yahya bin Yazid Hanai says that I asked Hazrat Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) about shortening the prayer (Qasr). He replied that when the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) traveled a distance of three miles or three farsakh, he would shorten the prayer.

Hasan says that at a distance of three nights’ journey, the prayer will be shortened.

Hazrat Mughira narrates that Hazrat Harith asked Ibrahim whether he performed Qasr (shortened prayer) when traveling to Mada'in. He replied that Mada'in is nearby, but for Ahwaz and cities like it, he performed Qasr.

Ibrahim states that Abdullah's students did not shorten the prayer (qasr) for cities such as Wasit, Mada'in, and other cities at similar distances.

Hazrat Sha'bi says that if I travel towards Deir al-Tha'alib, I will perform Qasr (shortened prayers).

It is narrated in the same way with minor verbal differences through another chain of transmission.

Hazrat Abu Sha’tha says that at a distance of six miles, Qasr (shortened) prayer will be performed.

Hazrat Suwaid bin Ghaflah narrates that the prayer will be shortened at a journey of three days' distance.

Hazrat Sha'bi used to shorten the prayer during the journey to Wasit.

Hazrat Isa bin Abi Azza says that I saw Hazrat Sha'bi shortening the prayer during a journey to Wasit.

Hazrat Abu Habrah says that I asked Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) whether I should shorten the prayer while traveling to Ablah. He replied, "Does your coming and going there happen within one day?" I said, "Yes." He said, "Then you cannot shorten the prayer, but if (in summer) the day is long, then you may shorten the prayer for the distance of one day."

Hazrat Nafi' states that Hazrat Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) would not perform Qasr (shortening of prayers) except for a journey of a full day's distance. Hazrat Mak'hool also states the same.

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Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) says that if your journey lasts from an entire day until the Isha prayer, then do not shorten the prayer, but if it is longer than that, then shorten the prayer.

Hazrat Salim narrates that Hazrat Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) went to one of his lands at the place of Dhat al-Nusub, and there he performed Qasr (shortened prayer). This land was at a distance of sixteen farsakhs.

Hazrat Lajlaj narrates that we used to travel with Hazrat Umar bin Khattab; after a distance of three miles, he would shorten the prayer and break the fast.

Hazrat Ata bin Abi Rabah says that I asked Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them) whether I should shorten the prayer at Arafah? He replied, "No." I asked, "Should I shorten the prayer on the journey to Marr?" He replied, "No." I asked, "Should I shorten the prayer on the journeys to Taif and Usfan?" He replied, "Yes, this is forty-eight miles." And he counted with his hand.

Hazrat Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with both of them) said: If I travel even for a part of the day, I will perform Qasr (shortened prayer).

Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) says that when you travel towards Arafah and Batn Nakhlah, do not shorten the prayer, and when you travel towards Usfan, Taif, and Jeddah, then shorten the prayer. Then, when you return to your family or your animals, perform the full prayer.

Hazrat Jabir bin Zaid says: Shorten (the prayers) at Arafah.

Hazrat Ata says that I asked Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them) whether I should shorten the prayer at Arafah. He replied, "No."

Hazrat Ibn Samt says that I traveled with Hazrat Umar from Makkah to Dhul-Hulaifah. Upon reaching there, he performed Qasr prayer, so I asked him the reason for this. He replied that I saw the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) doing the same.

Hazrat Khaythamah narrates that Harith bin Qais Jufi set out on a journey. When he went beyond the inhabited area, he began to perform shortened (qasr) prayers. Someone asked him, "Have you started performing qasr prayers already?" He replied, "Should I offer full prayers today and qasr prayers tomorrow?"

Hazrat Abdur Rahman bin Yazid says that we set out towards Siffin with Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him); he performed two rak'ahs between the bridge (Jisr) and the arch (Qanṭarah).

Ibrahim narrates that when Alqamah would go for Hajj, he would enter into Ihram from Najaf and perform Qasr.

Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) said that Qasr (shortening of prayers) will be done for a journey of a full day's distance; for less than this, Qasr will not be done.

Hazrat Umair narrates that I set out towards Makkah with Hazrat Abdullah. He performed two rak'ahs at the bridge of Heerah.